Recaro Aircraft Seating has been selected by KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s regional carrier, to outfit the 21 Embraer 195-E2 aircraft they recently ordered. Each aircraft will have a hybrid layout of Recaro BL3710 and SL3710 seats, and the first 195-E2 is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2021. The unique cabin layout of the
AJW Group has bolstered its presence in the business jet market with a major investment in Bombardier Global Express components. Available inventory includes two BR710 engines, landing gear ship set, flaps and auxiliary power units (APUs). The inventory is held at AJW Technique, the state of the art facility that forms the centralized hub for
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Lufthansa Technik have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a technical collaboration project for the Boeing 777-9. The Japanese carrier is one of the launching customers for the 777-9, while Lufthansa Technik is currently preparing its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)-readiness for the arrival of the first Lufthansa
Jat Tehnika has successfully achieved EASA Part 145 approval for various line and base maintenance activities on the Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional jet, with the support of SuperJet International for necessary personnel training, spares and technical services. This new cooperation will enable Jat Tehnika to perform a wide range of line and base services on
The Swedish charter carrier Nova Airlines AB (Novair) and Lufthansa Technik have signed a long-term exclusive engine maintenance services contract, for the CFM International LEAP-1A engines of Novair’s two Airbus A321neo aircraft. Thereby, Novair has become the launching airline customer of Lufthansa Technik’s technical services for this new engine type. Lufthansa Technik has received the
C&L Aerospace has signed an exclusive supplier agreement with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI), Thailand’s aircraft repair and maintenance service center. This partnership will allow C&L to better support the Royal Thai Airforce’s fleet of Saab aircraft through Thai Aviation Services. The agreement, which is for two years, is the continuation of the successful history of
MTU Maintenance and Malaysia Airlines Berhad have signed an exclusive ten-year contract for the airline’s over-100 CFM56-7B engines. The contract covers maintenance, repair and overhaul for the engine fleet until phase-out and includes lease engines and LLP management. The service offering incorporates MTU Maintenance’s PERFORMPlus solution for newer engines, ensuring longer on-wing times through optimized
Etihad Engineering, the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a supply agreement with Satair, one of the largest aviation spares and solution providers. The signing ceremony took place at Dubai Airshow 2019. The agreement covers supply chain solutions that will ensure worldwide availability for selected aircraft
West Star Aviation (West Star) has completed a custom paint finish on a new, factory-delivered Embraer Praetor 600, a first for the company. The new aircraft was brought to West Star directly from the Embraer factory at the request of the customer for a unique and custom paint job. With its state-of-the-art paint facility, West
Lufthansa Technik and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed an agreement on APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) maintenance services for the carrier’s Airbus A350 fleet. The five-year contracted services will provide repair and overhaul maintenance with spare support for the APU HGT1700 series. Currently JAL holds 31 firm orders and 25 options for the state-of-the-art long-range A350
